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Gulf Weekly TUNE IN TO ARABIC

The Ministry of Education in Bahrain is aiming to introduce Arabic language as a compulsory subject for non-Arab speakers in private schools in a bid to strengthen communication with locals and ‘instill a spirit of citizenship’.

February 27 - March 5, 2013
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Market mania grips kingdom

Market mania grips kingdom

AN outdoor Farmers Market has become the kingdom’s newest family magnet for thousands of Bahrainis and expats.

February 27 - March 5, 2013
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Cole may be ‘Aloud’ back onto X Factor USA judging panel

Cole may be ‘Aloud’ back onto X Factor USA judging panel

GIRLS Aloud singer Cheryl Cole is in talks to return to The X Factor USA, despite her turbulent past relationship with the show according to a new report.

February 27 - March 5, 2013
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Mama knows best

Mama knows best

According to horror films, there’s nothing cute about little girls and I whole-heartedly agree, after all … I was one once!

February 27 - March 5, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More According to horror films, there’s nothing cute about little girls and I whole-heartedly agree, after all … I was one once!










Golf News
Gulf Weekly In the driving seat

In the driving seat

Awali Golf Club’s head PGA professional and GulfWeekly columnist Matt Chalmers has received a shiny new Mercedes C200 saloon to mark the beginning of a new partnership between the club and Al Haddad Motors.


February 27 - March 5, 2013
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Revamped model thrills

Revamped model thrills

‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, as the saying goes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t update, improve and revamp it, a point firmly proven by the 2013 Audi Q5.

February 27 - March 5, 2013
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Tucking into farmer’s feast

Tucking into farmer’s feast

Whenever my aunties and uncles describe their favourite niece, the only words that come to mind is baidh o tomat (egg and tomato), writes May Al Mousawi.


February 27 - March 5, 2013
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Too Hot To Trot
Gulf Weekly Show jumping challenge

Show jumping challenge

Sahara Riding Stables held its second Show Jumping Challenge of the year on Friday starting with a joint Green Horse /Rider and Junior One class.


February 27 - March 5, 2013
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Techtonic Specials
Gulf Weekly Fruitful competition

Fruitful competition

Mobile phones named after healthy snacks are getting smarter by the week and BlackBerry’s latest offering, the Z10, is aiming to replace Apple’s iPhone as top pick in the technology fruit basket, writes Charlie Holding.


February 27 - March 5, 2013
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly LONG JOURNEY BACK

LONG JOURNEY BACK

Al Ahli Club, the fallen giants of Bahrain’s football elite, are battling back from the misery of relegation and aiming for a return to top flight action in the Viva First Division.


February 27 - March 5, 2013
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